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With all the dual clutch transmission talk and even companies like Porsche doing what was thought unthinkable and giving their purest drivers car a dual clutch transmission over a manual it's nice to see BMW not completely abandoning the transmission. The car you see here is the upcoming F22 2-Series which will take the place of the 1-Series in the USA. It will also be the competitor for the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the Audi A3 Sedan.

The car we see here is likely a 235i or possibly an M235i to rival the new Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG as the more aggressive body work points to. The 7K redline on the tachometer and also the dual exhaust setup would point toward a turbo six cylinder likely an N55 just like the F20 M135i. This would likely just be the 2-Series version of that same car mirroring the drivetrain.

Well, it's coming and this one actually will be available in the USA unlike the M135i.

Because the M235i is a 235i with M-Sport package and a 15hp Power Kit. Not a real M. Probably for marketing reasons they decided to put a larger gap between the regular 2-series and the "M" 2-series, so the 235i won't be built. This is also the case with the current F20 135i which does not exist, only the M135i.

Look at BMW's website in any country where the M135i is currently sold, the lineup goes straight from 128i to M135i. Who would want the extra power of the N55 + power kit without also wanting the upgraded bushings, sport steering system, sport auto, M Sport exhaust system, dynamic dampers, M Sport brakes, etc. that you get with the M135i?

This means that the M2 better have a dedicated M Motor and be leaps and bounds better than the N55 or else what is going to justify the M tax that is going to be added to the 2 series price tag. I'm interested to see the price difference between the M235i, M2, M3 and M4.

Not sure if anyone saw this post yet, if not - it's the next M3 (new video as of 17th of April) on the 'ring... I think it sounds like it has a manual as opposed to DCT - however, he doesn't shift often and holds gears nearly all the time... When he does shift though, the shifts sound too unperfect or maybe not fast enough? It's super hard to tell from a video like this, but curious if you guys hear the same thing: http://www.bimmerboost.com/showthrea...M3-Nurburgring

Because the M235i is a 235i with M-Sport package and a 15hp Power Kit. Not a real M. Probably for marketing reasons they decided to put a larger gap between the regular 2-series and the "M" 2-series, so the 235i won't be built. This is also the case with the current F20 135i which does not exist, only the M135i.

You don't have to sell me on not being a real M but I don't know why the 235i would not be built unless the M235i completely takes its place which doesn't happen with the 135i I don't think right?

Look at BMW's website in any country where the M135i is currently sold, the lineup goes straight from 128i to M135i. Who would want the extra power of the N55 + power kit without also wanting the upgraded bushings, sport steering system, sport auto, M Sport exhaust system, dynamic dampers, M Sport brakes, etc. that you get with the M135i?

Ok that makes more sense then but this car will also have gran coupe and convertible variants namely at least the convertible so you think they will just do M235i for everything? I mean I guess they will just water down the M name into the ground.

Not sure if anyone saw this post yet, if not - it's the next M3 (new video as of 17th of April) on the 'ring... I think it sounds like it has a manual as opposed to DCT - however, he doesn't shift often and holds gears nearly all the time... When he does shift though, the shifts sound too unperfect or maybe not fast enough? It's super hard to tell from a video like this, but curious if you guys hear the same thing: http://www.bimmerboost.com/showthrea...M3-Nurburgring

The M3 will have a manual this time around but it's likely the last hurrah.

True, if you're only concern is ease of driving and being quicker, I can see that being alot of people's choice. However, there's a sect of people who enjoys the experience of rowing through the gears a bit more than tapping a paddle. And for BMW to still cater to that kind is a good thing. Porsche still gets it as well.